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Although it can be argued that society has come a long way since the 60s, if you’re an LGBTQ+ employee, studies show that there’s a good chance you feel a number of concerns of recrimination and stigmatisation in the workplace. Fear of being treated differently, being passed up for promotion opportunity and pay rises or
Neurodiversity is a broad range of naturally occurring variations within the human brain. These variations are present from birth, and some can begin to be noticed as early on as 1 year old, but some can go undiagnosed for a person’s entire lifetime. The stigma behind neurodiversity comes from a lack of knowledge, leading to many
Culture is a huge consideration for all companies. Candidates are more in tune with what company culture means to them and are putting more time and effort into making sure they find a company that shares and promotes similar values to the ones they hold. Typically, companies have sought to bring people in that “fit”
Changing the culture of a workplace, and making it more diverse and inclusive, can be challenging but rewarding work. Often, deciding where to start can feel like an impossible task, so much so, that many shy away entirely from the prospect of changing culture or simply pay lip service to committing to change without ever
“Burnout” is by no means a new phenomenon. It’s an issue that’s been around for a long while, and the ever-changing, digital-first workplace, coupled with the added stressors and strains of COVID-19 has certainly exaggerated the issue amongst employees. In fact, people working across tech and in tech-focused roles are more susceptible to feelings of
When drawing up a list of criteria for any opening in your team, it’s easy to fall foul of focusing purely on the technical must-haves of any potential candidate. We look for people who understand essential programming languages, have experience using this certain software or programmes, and be able to demonstrate certain digital capabilities. Whilst
When you think of top US cities for tech, Chicago no doubt sits somewhere lower down behind the likes of San Francisco, New York, Austin and Seattle and one or two others. In fact, it may not even make it onto your list, but it’s adoption of technology and digital transformation over the past decade
Those who follow tech news will know that the Silicon Valley exodus is nothing new. Traditional technology hubs in the US are changing, companies have been setting up away from the Bay Area for some years now & they’re taking the best talent along with them. With all the changes to the workplace that have
Whilst LGBTQ+ rights and equality should be always a consideration for everyone, every June ‘Pride Month’ helps shine a light on the discrimination the LGBTQ+ community face both in society and in the workplace, and this year is no exception. Diversity, equality, and inclusivity are all hot topics across businesses the world over and while
Think back two years to May 2019 and it seems almost inconceivable that the way we interact with our colleagues, hold meetings, or interview would be almost exclusively via video. As offices emptied in March last year and video calls became the norm, you wouldn’t have been alone in longing for a return to the
